Gluten in Beauty Products?

Yes!  If you have eliminated gluten in every area of your diet, but are still not feeling well, or still having reactions, check your beauty products.  Many shampoos, cosmetics, facial and body lotions have wheat or barley protein in their ingredients, or are processed with other products that contain them.  Look for hidden gluten in ingredients like Tocopherol or Vitamin E, since both are often derived from gluten.

Researchers have said that the molecules are too big to be absorbed through the skin and into our bodies so that our immune systems react, HOWEVER, they can be ingested when on our lips, when we lick our fingers or rub our eyes... etc.  Also, people who have skin reactions to gluten should most definately find gluten-free products.

Read the review of Mineral Fusion Gluten-free Make Up

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CNN:  Gluten in cosmetics may pose hidden threat to celiac patients